iOS Guide: Adding Your Driver's License or State ID to Apple Wallet
How to Add Your Driver's License or State ID to Apple Wallet
Adding your driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet is straightforward.
You can choose to add your ID to just your iPhone or both your iPhone and paired Apple Watch. Capture photos of your current ID, both front and back, along with images of yourself.
The process will guide you to find good lighting with a neutral dark background to take the necessary photos. Your device will request you turn your head or make specific facial expressions for verification.
List of Supporting States/Territories
The seven states currently supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet are:
- State 1
- State 2
- State 3
- State 4
- State 5
- State 6
- State 7
States promising future support include:
- Future State 1
- Future State 2
- Future State 3
Why You Might Want to Use Digital IDs
Having your ID in Apple Wallet is more secure than carrying a physical card, which can be lost or misplaced. Digital IDs display minimal personal information, showing just your name by default. Further details like your address, birth date, and ID number require Face ID or Touch ID login for access.
Information transfers securely via NFC, ensuring your data isn't easily compromised. You can use the digital ID similarly to Apple Pay; simply hold your iPhone near a reader and approve the shared information with a double-tap.
While police do not yet accept digital IDs as valid driver's licenses, TSA readers at some airport checkpoints recognize them, adding to their usability.
The beauty of digital IDs lies in their ability to share only necessary information. For instance, a bouncer can verify your age without accessing unnecessary personal details.
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